Types of open burning

Category 2 (Minor clean-up)

A small pile of material to burn

No larger than 2 m high x 3 m wide

Can be stacked by hand

Requires a BIM Burning Permit

Only burn when Metro Vancouver’s "Open Burning Advisory" indicates that burning is allowed. You must call 604-436-6777 and follow the prompts to find out whether open burning is allowed each day you plan to burn. This information is available daily after 8:30 AM.

Category 3 (Land clearing or other major burning)

Please call Aaron Hanen, Acting Fire Chief, at 604-992-0552 to make an appointment for a site visit.

In addition to a BIM Burning Permit, all industry, trades, businesses and agricultural landowners are required to apply to Metro Vancouver for an Open Burning Approval prior to conducting an open burn. These approvals include requirements to minimize air emissions from open burning. For more information, please visit: Metro Vancouver - Open Burning.

Only burn when Metro Vancouver’s "Open Burning Advisory" indicates that burning is allowed. You must call 604-436-6777 and follow the prompts to find out whether open burning is allowed each day you plan to burn. This information is available daily after 8:30 a.m.

Fees

Category 2 Burning Permit

$10.00

Category 3 Burning Permit

$50.00

We accept cash, cheque or debit at Municipal Hall. Sorry, we do not accept credit cards.